Clinical Articles

Molecular therapeutic potential for some bone disorders

Professor Minghao Zheng·
Findings of a recent international study involving WA researchers point to the potential application of mitochondrial therapy for some bone-related diseases. The study published in the scientific journal Nature Communications has delivered new insights on the interactions between osteocytes as bone formation regulators and transcortical vessels (TCVs) that are a crucial part of the vascular system for bone and bone marrow homeostasis. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·2 mins read·

Managing foot pain – causes and investigations

Dr Dan Marshall·
Foot pain is a prevalent issue affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Given the complexity of the foot's structure, which comprises 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, with up to five times the load of the patient’s body weight going through the foot and ankle, it's not surprising that many people experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·4 mins read·

Gestational trophoblastic disease and the WA Trophoblastic Centre

Dr Chloe Ayres·
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is an uncommon group of conditions associated with pregnancy and defined by abnormal trophoblastic proliferation. Arising from an abnormal placenta, it occurs in about 1:1000 pregnancies in Australia but wide variations exist in the reported incidence due to ethnic variations, issues with data capture and a lack of registries. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·3 mins read·